Written by
6907 Articles7772 Comments

US to Spend $413m on Counter-Insurgency Operations in Nigeria, Other African Countries

The United States has announced plans to spend N587 billion ($413.046m) on counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria and other African countries in 2026 amid...

Atiku’s Son Defects to APC, Throws Support Behind Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection Bid

The political landscape shifted this Thursday as Abubakar Atiku, son of PDP stalwart and 2023 Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, crossed the carpet to...

Infidelity, Domestic Violence Crash 30-Year Marriage of ACP and CSP Spouse

After three decades of irreconcilable differences bordering on infidelity and physical abuse, the 30-year-old marriage between two senior police officers – Gladys Faniyi,...

Abuja Court Strikes Out FG’s Criminal Charges Against Sen. Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been cleared of criminal charges after an FCT High Court struck out the case on Thursday. The Federal Government,...

Gombe State Assumes Control of Electricity Market Regulation

In a significant shift toward energy autonomy, Gombe State has taken over the regulation of its power sector from the federal government. The...

US Suspends Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including Nigeria

The United States has announced a temporary halt on visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria, Russia, and Somalia, effective January...

Tax Reform Chief Oyedele Receives Death Threats Over Nigeria’s New Tax Laws

The Chairman of Nigeria’s Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed he faces death threats over his role...

Alaoji-Onitsha Transmission Line Upgrade Project: TCN, Partner Engage with Govt., Awka Communities

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Federal Ministry of Finance, has engaged with...

Nigeria Launches Climate Investment Playbook to Unlock $25-$30bln Annually – Pres. Tinubu

Nigeria has introduced a Climate and Green Industrialization Investment Playbook, aiming to secure $25-$30 billion annually in climate finance. President Bola Tinubu announced...

Nigerian Military Receives Major Boost from US Defense Shipment

The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies in support of ongoing operations in the country. The United States Africa...

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens 2026 entrepreneurship program

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has opened applications for the 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Program, calling ambitious young founders from all 54 African countries...

U.S. Attack on Venezuela Triggers Sharp Drop in Oil Prices

The capture of Nicolás Maduro in a U.S. raid triggered a drop in oil prices this Monday. Markets are bracing for a surge...

Missing ₦128bln: SERAP Demands Immediate Probe of Power Ministry, NBET

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged disappearance or diversion of over ₦128...

Supreme Court Appoints VP Delcy Rodríguez to Lead Post-Maduro Venezuela

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez to step in as the country’s interim leader, after the United States seized President Nicolas...

China demands ‘immediate release’ of US-captured Venezuela President Maduro

China on Sunday called on the United States to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after Washington carried out a strike on Caracas...